When your child’s financial support is on the line, you want a firm whose entire focus is family law, not a general practice that treats your case like paperwork. Kalish & Jaggars, PLLC represents West Palm Beach parents through child support with the same strategy-first approach we bring to every case: listen, explain, plan.
We meet with West Palm Beach clients in person at our Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard office, and by phone or video if that works better for your schedule.
Schedule a no-pressure consultation: call (561) 208-1859 or book a time online. You will leave knowing exactly what happens next.
Child Support in West Palm Beach
Child support in Florida is calculated using a set formula that looks at both parents’ incomes and how overnights are split, not a number either parent picks on their own. It typically comes up alongside a divorce or paternity action, or as its own case when parents were never married.
Our child support page walks through exactly how the income shares formula works and what can change the final number.
West Palm Beach Neighborhoods We Serve
Downtown and Historic Core: Downtown, CityPlace/Rosemary Square, El Cid, Flamingo Park, SoSo
Old Northwood and the Arts District: Old Northwood, Northwood Hills, Northwood Shores, Northwood Village, Grandview Heights
Western Communities: Palm Beach Lakes, Villages of Palm Beach Lakes, Ironhorse, Breakers West
If your neighborhood is not listed above, call us to confirm coverage.
Where You Are, Where Your Case Is Heard
| OFFICE | COUNTIES SERVED | PRIMARY COURTHOUSE |
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West Palm Beach 2161 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. |
Palm Beach County (primary) |
Judge Daniel T. K. Hurley Courthouse 205 North Dixie Highway |
Cases involving Broward or Miami-Dade Counties are coordinated through our Fort Lauderdale and Miami offices. Wherever your case is filed, we handle scheduling and appearances so you do not have to navigate multiple offices yourself.
West Palm Beach Attorneys on Your Case
Every case out of our West Palm Beach office is handled by one of the following attorneys, each bringing a different strength to the table.
| ATTORNEY PROFILE | ATTORNEY PROFILE | ATTORNEY PROFILE |
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Scott J. Kalish, Esq.SENIOR ATTORNEY A South Florida native, Florida State law school graduate, and former prosecutor, Scott built the firm on the idea that family law clients deserve more than a quick consultation and a quote. He is bilingual in English and Spanish. |
Dara A. Jaggars, Esq.SENIOR ATTORNEY Dara is known for her attention to detail, her proactive approach to discovery, and her ability to explain complex financial and legal issues in terms clients can actually use. |
Serena Pomeranz, Esq.SENIOR ATTORNEY Serena works closely with clients to build strategies tailored to their circumstances, making sure they feel heard and supported at every stage of a case. |
Why West Palm Beach Families Trust Kalish & Jaggars, PLLC
A real strategy meeting, not a sales pitch. Our consultation is built to teach you the law that applies to your situation, answer your questions directly, and give you a strategy, not just a fee estimate.
Communication you can count on. You will have real access to your attorney and clear updates on your case as it moves forward, so you are never left wondering where things stand.
Prepared for negotiation, ready for court. When negotiation and mediation can resolve your case, we pursue that path. When litigation is the right call, we come prepared to advocate for you in front of a Palm Beach County judge.
Ready to talk? Call (561) 208-1859 or schedule a consultation online.
What to Expect When You Call
Our consultation process is straightforward and built around three things you need before any decisions get made:
- We listen first. Tell us what is happening. The short version is fine, and we will ask the questions that matter.
- We explain what Florida law says. In plain English. No lecture, no scare tactics, no pressure.
- We map the next step. You will leave the strategy meeting with a clear sense of what comes next.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which court decides child custody and time-sharing cases for West Palm Beach families?
Custody and parenting plan disputes for West Palm Beach families are filed in Palm Beach County and heard through the Family Division of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida at the Judge Daniel T. K. Hurley Courthouse (Main Courthouse), Family Division, 205 N. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Can we handle a West Palm Beach custody case without coming into the office?
Many parts of a custody case, including your initial strategy meeting, can be handled by phone or video. In-person meetings are available at our West Palm Beach office at 2161 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 302, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 when that’s a better fit.
How long does a custody case take in Palm Beach County?
Timelines vary by court schedule and whether the case is contested. Uncontested arrangements where parents agree tend to resolve fastest; contested cases that need mediation or a hearing take longer. We can give you a realistic estimate once we understand your situation.
Related Topics
- A time-sharing dispute is often part of a larger divorce, which resolves property and support questions in the same case.
- Once a parenting plan is in place, child support is calculated using the same overnight schedule the court just approved.
- Unmarried parents generally need paternity established before a court will enter any enforceable custody order at all.
Talk to a West Palm Beach Child Support Attorney
You do not have to work through this alone, and you do not have to guess at how Florida law applies to your situation. A short conversation with our South Florida child custody attorneys can tell you where you stand and what your options actually are.
Call (561) 208-1859 or schedule a consultation online to speak with our team, explore our office location and directions, and learn more about our local team. Browse the Kalish & Jaggars family law practice areas to see everything we do.
